F fastline Member Apr 6, 2011 #1 If looking at a 10K trimmer, the spec only indicates 30%, is this typically a +/-30% adjustment or something else?
If looking at a 10K trimmer, the spec only indicates 30%, is this typically a +/-30% adjustment or something else?
ronsimpson Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Apr 6, 2011 #2 A 10k trimmer might measure 13k. +30% The adjustment is likely 0 to 100%.
M moffy Member Apr 6, 2011 #3 You should try not to use the absolute value of a trimpot, but rather a ratio as that is much more precise. Circuits can normally be reconfigured to use a ratio instead of the absolute value.
You should try not to use the absolute value of a trimpot, but rather a ratio as that is much more precise. Circuits can normally be reconfigured to use a ratio instead of the absolute value.